Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa TOH Champion Washed

Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa TOH Champion Washed

AFCA Taste of Harvest (TOH) champion lot — a dazzling quartet of lychee, apricot, black tea, and jasmine.

FruityFloralTea-Like
VarietyHeirloom
ProcessingWashed
RoastMedium Light
Elevation2200 m
SCA Score93
EstateBensa
OriginEthiopia

Flavor Description

TOH (Taste of Harvest) is one of Ethiopia's most prestigious competitions, organized by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA). This champion lot from high-altitude Bensa opens with intense fresh lychee aroma; on the palate, the honey sweetness of apricot wraps around a composed black-tea baseline, with an elegant and persistent jasmine-tea finish.

Brewing Notes

  • Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 91°C, ratio 1:15
  • Brewer: Kalita Wave or Chemex recommended to accentuate the tea-like character

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